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What does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) say about mental health conditions? The term "mental health" refers to a person's condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being. The ADA addresses mental health in many ways. First, the ADA specifically defines...

How does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) apply to employment? The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the...

An introduction to reasonable accommodations A reasonable accommodation is any change to the application or hiring process, the job, the way the job is done, or the work environment that allows a person with a disability who is qualified for the job to perform the essential functions of that...

What is a service animal? Under Title II and Title III of the ADA, a service animal means any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability...

What are some common misconceptions about service animals? A service animal must wear a vest. Some individuals with a disability with service animals may have their animals wear vests as a way of communication with the public, but it isn't required. In fact, there is no requirement for service...